Busy Year Ahead: Major Construction Projects to Shape Prague in 2025.

Prague is set for a busy year of construction in 2025, with several important projects starting.

These include the rebuilding of the Vinohrady Theatre, a new tram line in Malešice, and a modern transport terminal at Smíchov Station. The city will also continue work on existing projects like expanding metro line D and fixing the Libeň Bridge.

Metro Line D and Ring Road Expansion: Key Projects

Two of the biggest public investments will be building more of metro line D, which the city pays for, and expanding the Prague Ring Road, a state-funded project.

In the case of the metro, the Prague Transport Company (DPP) will have to complete the tender for the second part of the construction, which has been being handled by the Antimonopoly Office (ÚOHS) for a year and a half. The first part is currently being built from Pankrác to Olbrachtova, while the second is to continue from Olbrachtova to Nové Dvory.

However, the tender was contested by the ÚOHS by the PORR, VINCI and Marti consortium. The office should soon decide whether the company was rightfully excluded from the tender.

Other Important Projects

Besides the metro, 2025 will see the start of several other important projects:

• Vinohrady Theatre: In addition to the total reconstruction of the historic building from 1907, the project also envisages the expansion of the underground space. A new rehearsal hall will be created here, which will also serve as an intimate stage for 150 to 200 spectators.
• Malešice Tram Line: A new tram line will connect the Malešice area to Vinohradská Street, making public transport easier for residents.
• Nová Palmovka Completion: The city plans to finish the “torso” of the Nová Palmovka building, which will house the European Union Space Programme Agency (EUSPA).
• Dvorecký Bridge completion: The shape of the Dvorecký bridge, which is currently under construction, will be complemented by neo-cubist sculptures with water features and special lighting. The completion of the connection between Podolí and Zlíchov for public transport, cyclists and pedestrians is expected in November 2025.
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Impact on Public Transport

People using public transport will have to find different ways to travel because the Pankrác and Českomoravská metro stations will be closed for most of the year for important repairs. Pankrác will have major repairs, including building connections to line D.

Českomoravská will get new escalators, elevators, and systems, and will have a special design with glass panels with bubbles made by the designer Maxim Velčovský.

Other Important Projects

• More Trolleybuses: Two bus lines (131 and 176) will become trolleybus lines, which are better for the environment.
• Trams on Wenceslas Square: Work will continue on building tram tracks in the upper part of Wenceslas Square, which should be finished in 2027.
• Zoo Improvements: A new area for polar bears will be built at the Prague Zoo.
• Industrial Palace Rebuilding: The ongoing rebuilding of the Industrial Palace at the Exhibition Grounds will continue, and is now expected to be finished in 2026.
• Floating Heliport: A floating heliport for emergency medical services will be built on the Vltava River in Podskalí.

City Development and Events

The city will also see a lot of new development, with new neighborhoods being built on old industrial sites in places like Smíchov, Rohanský Island, Žižkov, and Bubny-Zátory.

Prague’s lively culture will continue to thrive, with big events like the Prague Spring Festival, Dvořák’s Prague, and the Letní Letná festival attracting both locals and visitors from other countries.

The city will also host famous international music stars, including Lenny Kravitz, Iron Maiden, and Billie Eilish.

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